NorCal FJs Band Plan aka Working Frequencies.

This post will be updated as needed. Please send OPG4759 a
message if you want to propose any changes to the NorCal FJs Band
Plan outlined below.

CB - We have two main channels that we use if both
are in use on the trail then a group decision by the
trail leader will determine operating frequency

Primary Channel 31

Secondary Channel 30

FRS/GMRS - We have one primary channel that we run
communications on since CTCSS allows us to control who we
hear.

Primary Channel 7 code 31 Most FRS radios

Primary Frequency 462.7125 PL 192.8 GMRS

Secondary Channel 6 code 31 most FRS radios

Secondary Frequency462.6875 PL 192.8

HAM VHF 2M - On the trail 2 Meter VHF is the
most flexible and VHF has better ground wave propagation then
UHF for point to point with a HT. The only thing we need to make
sure to do is not operate on a input or output frequencies for
repeaters in the band.

National Calling Channel - 146.520 not for rig to rig
comms

Primary - 146.460 no tone

Secondary - 146.565 no tone

HAM UHF 70cm/440 - UHF communications tend to be
for everyday conversations. The main system that is used is
the CARLA repeater system. The
current system is 31 linked repeater in the Northern
California area. It covers from SF to east of Reno down to
San Luis Obispo (aka Pismo) there are systems that reach into
areas like High Sierra and Gold Lake. If you plan on using the
CARLA system make sure to read some of the guidelines or ping
me(opg4759) for information on it's use. They guys that run it are
friends and they welcome the use of the system.

HAM 6 meter - TDB

HAM HF 10/12/20 Meters. This will be on a case by case
basis since only a few of us are General or Extra level
HAMs.

APRS - Most of the time if we are running APRS we
will stick to the standard 144.39 national frequency. There
may be specific events like AllCal for example that we might run a
network off the national grid. That will be determined by the HAMs
on site and a survey of the APRS network in the local
area.